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FMCSA's Motus mess improving, little by little? Weigh in
Motus glitches appear to be declining in frequency, yet many owner-operators remain stuck at one point or another with less-than-responsive...
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Ryder grows Northeast used truck network with N.J. facilities
Ryder opened used commercial vehicle sales facilities in Newark and North Bergen, N.J., expanding customer access to its inventory in the New York-area freight market.
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Twenty arrested for scheme to transport drugs from California to Florida using âunknowingâ OTR trucking companies
Florida authorities arrested more than a dozen people in connection with a cross-country drug trafficking ring that utilized over-the-road (OTR) trucking companies without their knowledge. On October...
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Three-week blitz targeting unsafe commercial vehicles underway in Ontario
Canadian police announced the launch of a three-week campaign targeting unsafe commercial vehicles. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region is conducting an operation called âProject Safe...
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Sheriff issues warning about card skimming devices and razor blades on fuel pumps in the Denver area
The Adams County Sheriffâs Office (ACSO) issued a warning for fleet and diesel fuel card holders after card skimmers and razor blades were found at fuel pumps in the Denver, Colorado, area. On...
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âRelief at the Pumpâ bill to suspend gas tax through Thanksgiving weekend is not meant to influence elections,...
The North Carolina Governor signed the Relief at the Pump bill on Friday, temporarily eliminating a 41 cent per gallon gas tax. House Bill 3 was signed into law on Friday, October 9th, and will...
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Customer finds body of gas station employee struck by semi truck after fueling up
A man is dead after an accident involving a truck driver pulling away from a pump after fueling up in Kentucky on Monday morning. The accident happened at some point before 5:30 a.m. on October 12th...
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Chameleon carrier permanently shut down after multiple ownership transfers botch appeal attempt
A chameleon carrier is permanently shut down in Ontario after multiple ownership transfers ended in a failure to appear for the appeal tribunal. The appeal was dismissed last month by Ontario,...
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Iowa troopers share photos of commercial vehicle violations as a reminder to do âthoroughâ pre-trip
The Iowa State Patrol (ISP) Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit asked truck drivers to do better at pre-trips after recent inspections uncovered potentially dangerous equipment issues. On October 12, Iowa...
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Arizona officers take 110 trucks and drivers out-of-service during I-40 CMV operation
Hundreds of commercial vehicles were inspected as part of a three-day detail in the Flagstaff, Arizona, area last week. From October 6 â 8, 2026, Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Highway...
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FMCSAâs proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback
While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service...
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Drivers report some of the first icy weather of the season in early winter storm in Montana
Truck drivers are reporting some of the seasonâs first winter weather along Interstate 90 in western Montana. Challenging driving conditions were first reported on Sunday, October 11th at Homestake...
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New Loveâs opens in Wyoming, adding 52 truck parking spaces to I-25 corridor
Loveâs Travel Stops opened a new store in Casper, Wyoming, adding dozens of new truck parking spaces to the companyâs network. On October 12, Loveâs announced the opening of a location at 3387 North...
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Trucking group pushes FMCSA to adopt stronger English proficiency rules for CMV drivers
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) spoke out in support of a proposed rule to codify English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as an out-of-service (OOS) violation....
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Men charged for private and commercial vehicle theft ring using predatory towing practices, forgery
Oscar Salinas and Zaki Merhazi allegedly caused approximately $2.5 million in total damages to private and commercial vehicle owners, banks, insurance companies, and the state of Colorado with the...
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Perspective: ATA keeps the road to opportunity open
No carrier can tackle every challenge alone. But when we unite, we create a powerful voice for our industry. And membership in ATA ensures your voice is heard, writes Chairman Greg Hodgen.
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The practical case for AI in trucking
Penske Truck Leasing President Art Vallely says that the most valuable question about AI in trucking is a practical one: What can it help us do better?
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The AI Summit introduces fleets to AI's potential and pitfalls
The AI Summit brought together fleet leaders, technology innovators and industry experts for a focused, executive-level look at how AI is being applied across trucking operations.
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Speed violations top trucker citations in CVSA campaign
CVSA announced that law enforcement officers stopped 8,000 drivers in 36 states, Canada and Mexico during the July 12-18 roadway safety campaign.
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Driver murdered by homeless veteran after paying for his hotel room was a victim of a âhomophobic hate crime,â his...
A man pleaded guilty this week to murdering a truck driver who bought him a hotel room in what the driverâs family is calling a âhomophobic hate crime.â 37-year-old Richard Leo pleaded guilty on...
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CHP conducts CITE operation after ânumerousâ complaints about semi trucks speeding and traveling in wrong lane
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to complaints about commercial vehicle drivers violating traffic laws by holding an enforcement operation in the Central Valley area. On October 8, 2026,...
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Why motor carriers must align risk strategies with trucking contractor models
Motor carriers must carefully evaluate their diverse independent contractor modelsâranging from owner-operators to fleet ownersâto...
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Owner of Florida trucking company admits to contract scheme to defraud USPS of $1 million
The owner of a Florida-based trucking and freight brokerage company pleaded guilty to a scheme to obtain payments from the United States Postal Service (USPS) for transportation services that were...
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$287,000 granted to NC community college for expanded CDL school
A community college in North Carolina has received a $287,000 grant for the expansion of its Commercial Driverâs License Program. Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina started its CDL...
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